A series of Kartio drinking glasses
Kaj Franck launched the Kartio collection in 1958 with the Kartio drinking glasses he designed for Finnish design manufacturer Iittala. The collection stands out for its consistent simplicity.
Attempts have been made time and again to copy Kartio's simple yet brilliant design. But no amount of rational geometry helped – the secret of this simple, timeless design lies in the combination of Kaj Franck's experience and genius:
"If you want to create a perfect glass, you have to start with the hand that holds it. You have to ask yourself what kind of glass that hand would like to hold."
Kartio strikes a perfect balance between material, strong yet simple geometric shapes and natural colours. Such an essential design is just as beautiful and functional today as it will be tomorrow.
